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adv
In a scurvy manner; in a low, disgusting and mean way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: contemptibly, despicably
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
in a despicable, ignoble manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: meanly, basely
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English scurvy Middle English -ly English -ly English scurvily From scurvy + -ly.
